Tag: Nihilism
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The Last Dualism 1 – What Is Truly Non-Dual?
Beyond the Confusion of Experience, Metaphor, and Ontology In recent decades, few terms have gained as much traction in spiritual and philosophical circles as “non-duality.” From Eastern teachings like Advaita Vedanta and Dzogchen, to Western spiritual movements, therapy sessions, and even casual Instagram posts, the term has become a kind of shorthand for ultimate truth,…
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The Last Dualism – Intro: How Non-Duality Preserves the Root of Nihilism
Introduction A growing chorus in contemporary spirituality and philosophy sings of non-duality, interconnection, and wholeness. Eastern traditions, modern mystics, and therapeutic modalities echo the same refrain: separation is an illusion, all things are ultimately one, and awakening lies in transcending dualistic thought. Terms like oneness, pure consciousness, and non-separation circulate freely, suggesting a new paradigm…
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The Structure of Madness
Madness is the belief in what is not. The common image of the madman who is Napoleon is crude, but correct: he affirms nothingness. Pursue this logic, and all are mad. We are mad in our faith that will originates action, that “if” governs “then.” This is humanity’s primordial error. The Faith in Contingency This…
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The Acrobat and the Void: When Therapy Cannot Cure Nihilism
We are like acrobats who have let go of the trapeze of tradition, of metaphysics, of a world imbued with inherent meaning. For a moment, the flight was exhilarating; the freedom of self-creation, the triumph of the individual. But now we are suspended in the void, arms outstretched, waiting for a trapeze that never arrives.…
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The Unbearable Truth: What Our Demographic Collapse Really Means
We are witnessing not a problem to be solved, but a fate to be understood. The converging crises of demographic implosion, unsustainable debt, and societal aging are typically diagnosed as separate policy failures: a lack of childcare incentives, flawed economic models, or medical advances that have outstripped our wisdom. But to see them this way…
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Beyond Materialism & Idealism 2: Why Idealism Also Fails – The Limits of Mind as Reality
Materialism collapses under the weight of its own contradiction: it insists that things come into and out of existence, yet it offers no justification for this assumption. Idealism, often considered its intellectual counterpoint, seeks to overcome materialism’s limitations by placing mind or consciousness at the center of reality. However, despite its valuable critiques, idealism ultimately…
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Beyond Materialism & Idealism 1: The Faith of Materialism – The Unquestioned Assumption
Materialism presents itself as the most rational, scientific, and evidence-based perspective of reality. It claims to reject unfounded beliefs in favor of empirical knowledge. Yet beneath this confident exterior lies an unquestioned assumption: the belief that things come into being and pass away. This belief, which serves as the foundation of materialist thought, is neither…
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Beyond Materialism and Idealism: The Search for the Real
For centuries, materialism has shaped the modern worldview. It presents itself as a sober, evidence-based approach to reality—asserting that all things, including thought and consciousness, emerge from material processes and ultimately vanish into nothingness. Yet beneath its claims of objectivity lies an unexamined assumption: that things come into being and cease to be. This belief…
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Identity 2: The Fragmentation of the Individual – Forces Dividing the Self in Contemporary Society
In the previous article, we uncovered identity as necessary (unchangeable and eternally true—it simply is) and eternal, hidden by misconceptions tied to time, nihilism, and cultural emphasis on becoming. Now, we turn to the fragmentation of the individual—how and why our true identity is obscured and divided in today’s world. Modern society, with its rapid…
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Identity 1: What Is Identity? Unveiling the Eternal Self
In our fast-paced world, identity often seems like a fluid concept—something we shape, redefine, or even reinvent over time. We hear phrases like “finding oneself,” “changing who I am,” or “reinventing my identity,” suggesting that identity is flexible, subject to personal choice and external circumstances. Yet, beneath these assumptions lies a deeper truth: identity is…
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Mind & Heart – 1: The Existential Crisis and the Collapse of Meaning
The Necessity of Nihilism’s Appearance The contemporary crisis in mental health is not merely a matter of personal struggles or biochemical imbalances. The rising prevalence of depression, anxiety, and despair coincides with the dissolution of once-dominant narratives of meaning. This is no accident but part of a necessary unfolding. The decline of religious, philosophical, and…
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The Illusion of Control and the Groundless World
We often think of the current world crisis as something political or economic, something triggered by wars, shifting alliances, the collapse of trust in leadership. And while all this is visible on the surface, something deeper and more enduring lies beneath. What we’re witnessing is not merely a Western crisis, nor a contest between old…
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The Naked Emperor and the Crisis of the West
When Power Loses Its Illusion, Truth Begins to Appear A World in Turmoil We are living through a period of increasing disorientation. The symptoms are everywhere: political instability, cultural fragmentation, ecological degradation, and the collapse of trust in institutions. Each crisis feels like a rupture, and yet taken together, they begin to form a single,…
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The Unfolding of Identity – Article 1: The Fragmentation of Identity and the Necessity of Contradiction
The modern world has seen an increasing crisis of identity. From the dissolution of traditional roles to the proliferation of self-definitions, identity has become a battleground of fluidity, self-construction, and deconstruction. Postmodernism, with its deep skepticism of fixed categories, has only accelerated this dissolution. Yet, rather than viewing this as a mere loss or an…
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The Unveiling of Being – Article 1: Philosophy and the Unavoidable Recognition of Being
From Parmenides to Severino Since the dawn of Western thought, philosophy has grappled with the nature of Being. Parmenides first articulated its fundamental necessity, rejecting the very possibility of nothingness. Being, he reasoned, is eternal, unchanging, and indestructible—an insight that has remained the foundation of true metaphysical thought. Yet, throughout history, numerous attempts have been…
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Beyond Left and Right – Article 4: The Cultural and Political Implications of an Indestructible Foundation
The recognition of an indestructible foundation—the Structure of Being—marks a profound turning point in human thought. While the collapse of Western meta-narratives has led to fragmentation, nihilism, and instability, the realization of an eternal and necessary foundation offers a way forward. This realization, however, is not an abstract philosophical conclusion; it carries deep implications for…
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Beyond Left and Right – Article 3: The Necessity of an Indestructible Foundation
The collapse of Western meta-narratives has left a profound void—a vacuum of meaning that has led to fragmentation, disillusionment, and an existential crisis. In the absence of a unifying foundation, society has oscillated between extremes, from the radical deconstructionism of the left to the nostalgic restorationism of the right. However, both positions are ultimately inadequate,…
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🗂️ Updated Glossary & Key Concepts
Understanding the Eternal Structure of Being in Light of Severino’s Thought This glossary introduces essential terms and distinctions for readers encountering the philosophy of Emanuele Severino and the paradigm of the eternal structure of Being. Each term is presented in accessible language, followed by clarifying analogies or diagrams where helpful. 1. Contraddizione C Definition: The…
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Beyond Left and Right – Article 2: The Nihilistic Void and the Crisis of Meaning
The collapse of Western meta-narratives has not only dismantled traditional structures of meaning but has also given rise to an existential crisis that pervades every aspect of modern life. As old foundations were eroded, nothing substantial emerged to replace them, leaving individuals and societies adrift in a sea of uncertainty, relativism, and cultural decay. The…
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Beyond Left and Right – Article 1: The Collapse of Western Meta-Narratives
For centuries, the Western world was guided by grand meta-narratives that provided a sense of order, meaning, and purpose. Religious traditions, philosophical systems, and cultural frameworks shaped societies and individuals alike, offering a foundation for ethics, law, and social structures. These narratives—whether grounded in Christian theology, classical metaphysics, or Enlightenment rationalism—gave coherence to human existence,…
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Post 60 – Sexuality, Gender, Marriage, and Family as Expressions of the Structure of Being
Building upon the understanding of human relationships as necessary expressions of the eternal structure of being, we now turn to specific aspects of this reality: sexuality, gender, marriage, and family. In contemporary discourse, these elements are often viewed as fluid constructs, shaped by personal choice and cultural influence. A key aspect of this perspective is…
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Post 55 – Beyond Theism and Atheism: A Call to Transcend the Debate
Few debates are as cyclical and fruitless as those between theists and atheists. The same arguments have been exchanged for centuries, with neither side truly convincing the other, as both operate from assumptions they rarely question. The theist often seeks to demonstrate the existence of God through metaphysical or moral arguments, while the atheist dismisses…
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Post 52 – The Eternal Resolution of Wrongs: Trauma, Forgiveness, and the Structure of Being
Suffering, whether born from perceived injustices, personal trauma, or the wounds inflicted and received in relationships, occupies a central place in the human condition. Throughout life, individuals struggle with burdens—the memories of harm, feelings of resentment, and the psychological weight of victimhood. While religion and psychology offer ways of addressing these issues, their most profound…
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Post 51 – The Error of Metaphors: The Wave, the Drop, and the Illusion of Dissolution
The Pitfall of Metaphors in Expressing Oneness Throughout history, mystics, philosophers, and those who have encountered states of heightened awareness—such as near-death experiencers (NDErs)—have attempted to describe their realization of the oneness of Being. However, their descriptions often rely on metaphors that, though evocative, implicitly carry the mistaken notions of becoming and annihilation. The wave…
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Post 50 – The Oneness of Being: Unity in Multiplicity
The One and the Many At the core of reality lies a fundamental truth: Being is one and undivided, yet it consists of an infinite plurality of distinct entities. Each being is itself, maintaining its unique identity, and yet it is seamlessly one with all others. This paradox—that everything is irreducibly itself while being inseparably…
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Post 49 – The Fragmentation of the Western Mind: Nihilism, Individualism, and the Illusion of Becoming
The Illusion of Becoming and the Western Mind The Western world, having embraced the belief that reality is fluid and that being is contingent, has plunged into an age of radical individualism and self-determination. This shift, deeply rooted in nihilism, assumes that identity, meaning, and even human nature itself are malleable constructs rather than necessary…
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Post 48 – The Unfolding of Nihilism and Its Inevitable Dissolution
The Shadow of Nihilism Western thought, having severed itself from the eternal structure of being, finds itself adrift in a sea of nihilism. The belief that existence is contingent, that truth is malleable, and that meaning must be constructed rather than recognized, has led to an age of fragmentation, despair, and cultural decay. This nihilism…
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Post 47 – From Cultural Crisis to the Clarity of Being
The Crisis of the West In our time, there is an overwhelming sense of loss. The grand ideas that once shaped Western civilization—truth, beauty, wisdom—now seem fractured, overshadowed by relativism, nihilism, and despair. What was once a culture of towering philosophical and artistic achievements now appears disoriented, struggling to maintain its foundations. The arts, once…
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Post 44 – Misunderstanding Death: The Illusion of Annihilation
Few concepts appear as self-evident to mortals as death. Across cultures and epochs, the notion of an end—the disappearance of a being into nothingness—has shaped human existence, inducing fear, sorrow, and speculation about what, if anything, lies beyond. The Structure of Being, however, reveals that this widely accepted view is not only mistaken but also…
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Understanding the Structure of Being – 8
Religion and the Eternal: Creation, God, and Necessity Religion has long been the primary means through which humanity seeks to understand ultimate reality. It provides narratives that shape meaning, morality, and our place in the cosmos. Yet, within religious thought, there is a fundamental tension: the assumption that God or the divine is eternal and…
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